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Tomato Mascarpone Pasta

This one-pot tomato and mascarpone pasta dish is so easy to make it's sure to become a staple on your favorites list. Featuring fresh spinach in a velvety sauce bursting with rich tomato flavor, it offers minimal cleanup with maximum taste, making a perfect for a well rounded, weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot (minced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups spinach leaves

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallot, garlic and crushed red peppers flakes until aromatic.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt and seasonings. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add water and pasta, submerging pasta.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender or about 20 minutes.
  • Add mascarpone cheese and spinach leaves, stirring until spinach leaves are wilted and cheese is incorporated into the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 10g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 28mg Sodium: 1204mg Potassium: 250mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 1881IU Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 82mg Iron: 2mg